Agriculture Lecturer

Location: Moulton

Agriculture Lecturer
Full-time | Permanent
Based at a leading land-based college in Northamptonshire
An established and highly regarded land-based college in Northamptonshire is seeking an Agriculture Lecturer to join its forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional from either education or industry to play a key role in shaping the next generation of agricultural talent.
About the Role You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and training across a range of agricultural courses, supporting students and other client groups to achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

Teaching and training students to the college’s high academic and vocational standards
Tutoring and managing one or more groups of learners
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of agricultural courses
Participating in internal verification, auditing, and quality assurance processes
Ensuring an outstanding learner experience across all interactions  

What We’re Looking For We welcome applications from both experienced lecturers and skilled industry professionals looking to transition into teaching.
You should have:
 
Strong, practical knowledge of agriculture, including arable, livestock, and farm machinery
A qualification at HNC level (or equivalent vocational experience within agriculture)
A genuine passion for the farming industry and awareness of current sector developments
GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
A commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD)  

Desirable (but not essential):
 
NPTC Tractor Proficiency
PA Certificates
Telehandler operation certification
A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards a Diploma in Teaching and Learning / Cert Ed)  

What’s in It for You  
44 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
Up to 5 additional college closure days
Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution)
A supportive and progressive working environment
Opportunity to influence and develop future agricultural professionals  

Location This role is based at a well-equipped rural campus in Northamptonshire, offering excellent facilities and a strong reputation within land-based education.

Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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